Summer Internships

2013 APAICS Summer Internship Program

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is now accepting applications for its 2013 Summer Internship Program in Washington, D.C.!  See below for more details.

2011 Summer Interns with CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Vice-Chair Rep. Madeleine Bordallo

Program Overview

The APAICS Summer Internship Program provides select undergraduate students the opportunity to experience American politics and public policy. During the eight-week program, APAICS Summer Interns are placed in the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, or partner Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) non-profit organizations. APAICS Interns have the opportunity to engage in leadership and relationship-building events to foster a strong interest in public service.

Period:  Eight week summer internship

Location:   Washington, DC

Benefits:  Stipend and complimentary round trip flight (sponsored by Southwest Airlines)

Placement: To be determined based on interest and availability. Previous placements include:

-      The White House
-      Office of Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, U.S. House of Representatives
-      Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-5)
-      Office of Congressman Al Green (TX-9)
-      Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32)
-      Office of Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (AS)
-      U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
-      U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
-      U.S. Department of Justice
-      U.S. District Supreme Court
-      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
-      U.S. Small Business Administration

To apply:

1. Fill out our 2013 Summer Internship Online Application.
2. Send in PDF format the following materials to Internship@apaics.org:
    -Cover Letter
    -Resume
    -Official Transcript

The deadline for both components of the application is January 15, 2013.

For more information, please contact APAICS Program Director at Internship@apaics.org or 202-296-9200. 

Explore the APAICS Summer Internship Experience

See the 2011 APAICS Summer Internship Experience by visiting the
APAICS Facebook photo albums.

2011 APAICS Summer Interns with APAICS Founder Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

Read the personal experiences of the 2010 APAICS Summer Interns.

2010 APAICS Summer Interns with Senator Akaka

Watch the APAICS Summer Internship experience.

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